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No thank you very much! I’ll be sure to prepare my questions in advance! 

It really is. They know how to make their program seem flawless during the interview, but they've lost their focus because they're attempting to start an audiology program as well. Students have recognized their inability to communicate with one another and ultimately have hurt their students. 

Interesting, thank you for your input! This sounds like a failure on the professors at the university!

The dean has been made aware on several occasions. He is of no help to any of the students. ASHA will come next spring to interview the students, but many have mentioned that they will let ASHA know how they feel about the program. This is NOT a recommended program. If you have an interview with them, I would run far, far away as they will attempt to reel in as many contenders as possible when they have no structure. 

Hello,
For those considering Samford University, I advise you with caution. The program is in crisis and there are a lot of concerns with the development of the program. I understand the stress of getting into an SLP program, I have been there and the struggle is REAL! Therefore, I know a class with be guaranteed for next semester. I do want to warn you. The program has recently lost 6 students in two semesters. They started with 23 and now only have 17. When you arrive for your interview they will inform you that they want you and they care about you. They will also sell you a line about how they want to keep their jobs and that is based on your success, unfortunately being successful in this program is difficult. I also want to remind you that per ASHA website there must be an 80% pass rate for students,17/23 (73%). Here are the reasons why I caution those who are considering this program. "God, Family, School" they will tell you is the most important aspect of the program. 
They will not help you.  If you have a question about a project, expect them to tell you that you are in grad school now and that is your decision. Or, they'll change the subject the day of and still expect it due.  The rubric is not clear and that leads to confusion Unfortunately, they told me in the interview that they have an open door policy. They do not have an open door policy.  Disorganized They have different professors grading your assignments and even when you write down what the professor said, word for word, it is wrong.  No clear answers from the professors Grades are not submitted  The tests are not based on notes. You will be literally given a test and have no idea what you are going to be tested on. It is a surprise.  Treat you like children You may be 21+ but be expected to be treated like a child Bad clinical placement They expect you to find your own clinic placement without any assistance. They do have a new DCE and he has been slightly helpful.  They also do not tell you that if you want to work at the VA you are not able to do so because they are not an established program SLP/SLP preceptors/SLP schools in Alabama know about Samford and their failures. I have a friend that is an SLP and spoke about how she knows several preceptors (mentors) that complain about the program and refuse to take Samford students.  They are having difficulty with making contracts with schools. I have one classmate that has to drive an hour away from the home. Another classmate was placed two hours away from her home. She had to call a nearby school to get that situated. They were helpful when pushed to actually change her clinical placement, but she still had to go out of her way to change the situation.  There is also difficulty in obtaining hours.  Do not listen to your concerns. When you complain about a professor or discuss issues they will 'pretend' like they care.  Also, for the teacher reviews at the end of the semester, they close it early so you can't review them.  I had one classmate that spoke to her supervisor, head of the program, head of the department, and the dean of the program. Could you believe that nothing came from it?  This school should be the last choice for you. Please ask me questions, I want to answer them and help you out. I do not want you to go to this program. I wish that you will go to any other school except this one. They care more about their new audiology program than the fact that they managed to lose 6 graduate students in two semesters.